Government & politics

Government & politics

The study of general concepts used in governments and politics, as well as the institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that make up the government and political reality.

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Patent and Trademark Office

Government; Government & politics

Part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The Patent and Trademark Office grants patents and registers trademarks to applicants who pass their examination process. In (fiscal year) 1993, for example, ...

Peace Corps

Government; Government & politics

Independent federal agency in the executive branch. The Peace Corps was created in 1961, and was made an independent agency in 1981. Its goal is to promote peace and international cooperation by ...

Pentagon

Government; Government & politics

Building in Washington, D.C. that is shaped like a pentagon (five-sided figure). The Pentagon serves as the headquarters for the Department of Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Built during ...

Petition of Right (1629)

Government; Government & politics

British document guaranteeing the right of representation in determining taxation. Along with the British Bill of Rights (1689) and the Act of Settlement (1701), this law helped shape the British ...

platform

Government; Government & politics

Set of opinions and ideas for policy, upon which the members of a political party decide. Party members often determine their platforms in caucuses.

political action committee (PAC)

Government; Government & politics

An independent organization established by interest groups, political candidates, and people who hold office. PACs serve to raise and contribute money to the political campaigns of individuals whose ...